Basic Chinese Sauce For Stir Fry Recipe

A quick and easy Chinese stir-fry sauce recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners! This recipe was born out of a kitchen emergency – an expired sauce and unexpected guests! I scoured my mom's pantry and every cookbook we owned to create a delicious sauce using common ingredients. While I usually add garlic, ginger, spring onion, or chili for extra zing, I opted for sugar to create a richer flavor to please even the pickiest eaters. This versatile sauce is perfect for any stir-fry and elevates your meal in minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 43.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Chinese Sauce For Stir Fry

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How to Make Basic Chinese Sauce For Stir Fry

  1. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornflour (cornstarch) and 2 tablespoons of cold water until completely smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cornflour slurry with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended), 1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Add the sauce to your stir-fried meat and/or vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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